FIT Community and Schools FAQ

A quick reference FAQ for Communities and Schools looking to access the FIT

GDPR - what does it mean?

A short guide for community energy groups by Wrigleys Solicitors.

A 15 Step Guide to Setting Up A University Community Energy Project

A guide for developing a university community energy project

How to: Add a resource

Document explaining how to add a "resource" to the Community Energy Hub

Community Renewables Heat Pump module

This guide will assist with developing a heat pump project in England and highlight the key differences between a renewable heat and renewable electricity project.

Community Renewables Wind module

This guide will assist with installing wind turbines in England and help you understand the steps needed to deliver a project. The Community Renewables Toolkit is designed as a reference ...

Approaches to Community Consultation and Engagement

A short guide on planning community consultations and engagement events by Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE). CSE is a national charity that helps people change the way they think and ...

GDPR - what to prepare

A short guide on what should community energy groups prepare for the upcoming GDPR by Wrigleys Solicitors.

Community Connections

A step by step guide to connecting to the electrical network for community energy groups.

Community Energy Videos

These short films from CSE's PlanLoCaL toolkit aim to support communities and groups who wish to set up community-scale renewable energy projects

Community Renewables Biomass module

This guide will assist with installing biomass energy project in England and help you understand the steps needed to deliver a project. The Community Renewables Toolkit is designed as a ...

Community Renewables Solar Thermal module

This guide will assist with installing solar thermal systems in England and help you understand the steps needed to deliver a project. The Community Renewables Toolkit is designed as a ...

Connecting Community Energy: A Guide to Getting a Network Connection

This guide is for people developing community energy projects who want to get a connection to the electricity network. It provides an introduction to the electricity network and an overview ...

Electricity Storage Guide for Communities and Independent Developers

​RegenSW has been working with the Energy Networks Association and the DNO’s to produce this guide on connecting electricity storage to the network.

Community Renewables Hydro module

This guide will assist with developing a hydropower scheme in England and help you understand the steps needed to deliver a project. The Community Renewables Toolkit is designed as a ...

Community Renewables Solar PV module

This guide will assist with developing a solar PV scheme in England and help you understand the steps needed to deliver a project. The Community Renewables Toolkit is designed as ...

Low-carbon Neighbourhood Planning Guide

Centre For Sustainable Energy's new-and-improved Low Carbon Neighbourhood Planning guidebook.

Community Benefit Societies: A Guide

More and more social economy organisations and charities are forming or converting to a community benefit society. From local community organisations to high profile charities, they offer a way to ...

Lobbying your MP to Tackle Fuel Poverty

​Hope for the Future is a charity supporting anyone and everyone who is concerned about climate change to raise their local MP’s awareness of the issue.